Historical Events Dec 24 Morisco Revolt against Spanish suppression in the mountainous Alpujarra region of Granada, begins with a wave of violence led by Aben Humeya Dec 24 Uprising of Moriscos in Granada Events in 1568 Famous Deaths Dec 23 Roger Ascham, tutor of Elizabeth I of England Dec 31 Shimazu Tadayoshi, Japanese warlord, dies at 75 Oct 1568 History by Year Jan 1569 Famous Living People by Age 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 80-89 Over 90